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YX Energi: going unmanned in Denmark

YX Energi is to convert all of its remaining manned service stations into unmanned Uno-X branded sites. The company is also launching its own branded Visa card, which will be accepted in the newly independent shops next to the service station. These developments will see YX Energi cater for its two core service station customer groups: large businesses, and private customers and small businesses.

Published By Datamonitor
14 Nov 2008
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Will the fuel duty increase lead to greater acceptance of green cars?

On October 1, 2010, the taxation levied on fuel in the UK will increase by 1p to 58.19p per liter for petrol and diesel, pushing the cost of fuel ever closer to prices experienced in 2008. While such a price hike may negatively affect both motorists and sales of petrol- and diesel-driven cars, it could prove beneficial to makers of hybrid-electric vehicles.

Published By Datamonitor
01 Oct 2010
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Wi-Fi and mobile payment solutions still to prove their worth in forecourt self-service

Globally, almost 30% of petrol forecourts offer automated payment systems, and in certain markets 90-100% of sites operate at least one outdoor payment terminal. Datamonitor's Christina See argues that forecourt retailers should still be focussing their attentions on traditional automated payment solutions rather than the latest 'innovative' alternatives...

Published By Datamonitor
30 Jun 2004
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What to expect when the Czech Republic assumes the EU presidency

In less than eight weeks time the Czech Republic will assume the rotating EU presidency, replacing France. Six months after that, the position will shift again to Sweden. Whereas the French and Swedish objectives relating to environment and energy respectively are quite ambitious, the Czech presidency will have limited aspirations.

Published By Datamonitor
12 Nov 2008
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We won't shop until petrol prices drop

In the wake of record breaking oil price spikes, fuel retailers have little choice but to increase the price motorists pay at the pump. Datamonitor's Anne Marie Davis explores the idea that sustained high oil prices might damage forecourt shop sales in the short term - one of the very things that oil companies have invested in to counteract the impact of the price surge on petrol margins.

Published By Datamonitor
11 Oct 2004
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Wal-Mart: next stop Malaysia?

It would seem that Wal-Mart has not been deterred by its bad experiences in the German and South Korean markets. If the rumors regarding SHV Makro are true, then Wal-Mart could join other global retailers such as Tesco in the growing Malaysian market. However, Wal-Mart will have to ensure that it listens and adapts its offer to the needs of the local population.

Published By Datamonitor
19 Sep 2006
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Waitrose: welcome new venture

Following the success of Moto's partnership with Marks & Spencer and its own recent ventures into smaller store formats, Waitrose opened the first of two stores at Welcome Break service areas on May 1, 2009. In light of the current trend for top-up shopping and heightened demand for quality convenience products, Waitrose's timely entry into the motorway service market is expected to be a success.

Published By Datamonitor
08 May 2009
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Waitrose: looking to get a small bite to Eat

Having already unveiled plans to sell food-to-go through Shell petrol stations and Alliance Boots, Waitrose is looking to consolidate its position in the convenience market with two new initiatives. The retailer is set to trial a new smaller format comprising its first stores of less than 3,000 square feet, and is also in early discussions to acquire the Eat chain of premium food-to-go outlets.

Published By Datamonitor
30 Mar 2010
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Waitrose: expanding its convenience offer

Waitrose has announced plans to open up to 300 new convenience stores and strengthen its ties with the health and beauty retailer Boots. The two retailers will trial selling each other's ranges, with Waitrose supplying food to Boots and Boots providing Waitrose with a health and wellbeing range. With the convenience market consolidating, the time is right for Waitrose to expand.

Published By Datamonitor
28 Sep 2009
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UK: a decline in service station numbers and fuel sales signals a testing 2010

According to the Energy Institute, the number of UK service stations dropped significantly in 2009, while fuel sales declined by 2.4% over 2008 figures. The situation for fuel retailers is set to remain testing throughout 2010, as high global oil prices and an increase in taxation will further erode fuel margins, which will inevitably lead to more service station closures.

Published By Datamonitor
06 Apr 2010

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